The IAM welcomed the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision upholding the key portions of the Affordable Care Act. “This case was brought to energize and mobilize political opposition to the President of the United States,” said IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger. “It is unfortunate the Supreme Court has become a forum for such efforts. But
Read moreMiembros de la IAM que asistieron a las recientes clases de liderazgo en el Centro William W. Winpisinger se mostraron entusiastas en su apoyo por las clases en español. Entre los participantes que dejaron comentarios en la conclusión del programa fue el Distrito 15, local 447, Héctor Canales, quien escribió: “Fue un honor poder haber
Read moreIAM members who attended the recent Leadership II class conducted in Spanish at the William W. Winpisinger Center were enthusiastic in their support for the Spanish language classes. Among the participants who left comments at the conclusion of the program was District 15, Local 447 member Hector Canales, who wrote, “It was an honor to
Read moreGrand Lodge Auditor Bill Dameron passed away on June 24, 2012 after an illness. “The IAM has lost a devoted family man and loyal trade unionist,” said General Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach, Jr. “Bill Dameron was an integral part of this union for more than 30 years, much of which was spent steering the financial future
Read moreGeneral Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach, Jr., announced the appointment of Dora Cervantes as Assistant Secretary to the General Secretary-Treasurer (GST) effective July 1, 2012. Currently a Special Assistant to the GST and former Grand Lodge Representative (GLR) in the Transportation Department, Cervantes initiated into IAM Local 2198 in Houston, TX in 1989 as a Reservations Agent
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